First Team Recruitment Analyst

About the role

Reporting to the Head of First Team Recruitment Analysis, the aim of this role is to support our scouting process through the application of video analysis, player performance data and related analyses, in alignment with the club’s playing style, strategic goals and culture.

• Reports to: Head of First Team Recruitment Analysis.
• Contract: Permanent.

About AFC Bournemouth

Having established the start of an exciting new chapter in our long and storied history since a takeover in 2022 by chairman Bill Foley, AFC Bournemouth has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status. The construction of a state-of-the-art training facility alongside the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe have provided the club with a fantastic platform from which to build its on-field expectations.

We have placed an importance on maintaining the same focus on family and community that we have proudly displayed over the years, and delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.

An ongoing recruitment drive is being undertaken at the club, with key off-field appointments having been made already across our business operations, ticketing, and partnerships functions, in an effort to continue improving the experience for our supporters.

Main duties

• Support the player video analysis process, by contributing to the completion of videos assigned by the First Team Scouting Co-ordinator.
• Follow a process of analysing each player in line with key performance indicators, relevant to players position and club philosophy. 
• Updating player video database in all relevant areas. Uploading/ storing of player videos into designated locations.
• Play a role in supporting the departments move to integrate new technology and processes into its day-to-day functioning. Provide relevant feedback to Head of First Team Recruitment Analysis.
• Support the continued development of the methodology for player analysis (not limited to video).
• Contribute positively within individual and group recruitment meetings.
• Create, evaluate and review Player Dossiers. Background and additional information gathered on target players you feel is relevant should be uploaded and stored in relevant areas.
• You may be required to undertake and/or contribute to the following: player motivational videos, club videos, and presentations.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club. 
• As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club. 
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures. 
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Key knowledge

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of internal players at AFC Bournemouth and the Premier League level.
• Have a deep tactical knowledge of football and an understanding of current trends and ideas on how the game could develop moving forward.
• Be computer literate and have a level of proficiency in the use of appropriate platforms and video software, such as Hudl Wyscout, Hudl Sportscode Suite (inc. Studio), Statsbomb, and Adobe Suite.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how processes could be developed, on an ongoing basis.

Person specification

The Club’s values are at the core of its staff behaviour and how they approach everything they do, therefore we are looking for someone is honest, inclusive, kind, hardworking and loyal.

• Show an upbeat and positive outlook towards your work and a willingness to go the extra mile.
• Be a confident and effective communicator. Comfortable working in a group or independently.
• Be comfortable managing your own schedule. 
• Show an ability to use own initiative (self-motivated and ability to work to strict deadlines).
• Represent AFC Bournemouth in a positive light in all settings through professionalism and personality.

Staff benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

• Free onsite parking. 
• Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets. 
• Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day. 
• Discounts at the club Superstore. 
• Access to Health Cash Plan with Simplyhealth.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses. 
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses. 
• Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme. 
• Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year). 
• Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our club social team. 
• Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year). 
• Paid day’s leave on your birthday. 

How to apply

Please send your application form to jobs@afcb.co.uk by 14^th May 2025.

The Club reserves the right to close this vacancy before the proposed deadline should it deem appropriate.

AFC Bournemouth is an equal opportunities employer and ensures staff and volunteers are able to achieve their full potential.

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion and embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society. We take our responsibility seriously, to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We actively encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from ethnically diverse communities. 

For further information on accessibility within the stadium please click here.

AFC Bournemouth is committed to protecting all children, young persons, and adults at risk in its care or attending its premises and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

For all positions where a DBS check is required, an offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level.

Any and all potential agreements, relationships or commitments that could be considered a conflict of interest should be disclosed upon application to this vacancy by emailing jobs@afcb.co.uk. You will also be asked whether you have any conflicts to disclose upon receipt of your application. 

Satisfactory references will be required for all positions, your eligibility to work with the club will be subject to receiving appropriate referencing.

We strive to create a positive and safe environment and ensure all who interact with the club feel safe, protected, and heard.

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